Chili

(serves 12)

6 lbs. hamburger
2 cups cold water
1-1/2 cup chopped celery
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
1 small green pepper (stemmed, seeded, and chopped)
1/2 cup chili powder
1/4 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/4 tsp dried marjoram leaves
1/2 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
1 Tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 - 15 oz. cans chili beans, undrained

Place meat in skillet or two on high heat 300°. Cook until meat loses its pink color (stir frequently). Put in large dutch oven. Add water - add all ingredients except beans and stir. Cover and cook 2 hours at 225° stirring often. Add beans to meat and cook covered 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.